McCartney

Paul is one of the best musicians and songwriters of all time but something is missing without the others. He has been producing music his whole life and is definitely one of the most prolific performers of all time but this album is rather sophomoric. There are great songs like Maybe I'm Amazed,Every Night, and a few others but it is missing the edge provided by the other 3 Beatles. That's why they were such a success because it was a 4 headed machine that conquered the whole world. But it took 4 extremely different personalities.

Um álbum inconsistente, onde convivem peças de extremo bom gosto, como "Maybe I'm Amazed" e coisas que beiram ao insuportável, como "Teddy Boy". No resultado final, um bom disco. Nota 7,0.

Sein erstes Soloalbum ist roh, persönlich und teils unfertig. „Maybe I’m Amazed“ glänzt, der Rest bleibt skizzenhaft. Ein intimer Einblick, aber kein Meisterwerk.

Maybe I'm Amazed totally holds up as an all-time great Paul song. The rest of the album comes across as a goofball recording session of songs that could have gone through ten more rounds of revisions.

The first solo McCartney album was confusing for everyone. Except for “Maybe I’m Amazed” it’s a pretty average album. Which considering the pressure he must have been under and the depression he was said to be going through, it makes sense. A for effort.

This would probably not be in the list if it wasn't by McCartney. It is rather simple and short, but also fresh and genuine. 6/10

Interesting LP; has a pretty raw and unfinished sound to it, like Paul walked into the studio with a few ideas and just started jamming. Beatles fans would be more into it.

Better than Coldplay

An album that I'm glad Paul made, because he clearly wanted a musical outlet that was completely divorced from the Beatles and especially John. That all being said, this album doesn't need to be heard before you die. It's only significant for being the first solo debut of one of the most famous people to ever live.

McCartney is actually pretty good when he gets bluesy, but most of this album is mid

This one feels like MacCartney was still trying to figure out the whole solo thing. It's a decent album, but nothing really wowed me.

Besides baby I’m amazed it seemed like a run of the mill Paul album. Nothing stood out and it lacked the balance and creativity of the Beatles

If I gave Imagine 3 stars on the strength of the title track, I guess I should do the same here based in Maybe I'm Amazed. Again, I see why people were mad at Yoko if this was what was immediately following The Beatles.

Folksy, some bangers though

Paul McCartney is a damn good songwriter. That being said I didn’t find anything to be particularly memorable. Most enjoyable tracks: Junk, Momma Miss America, Maybe I’m Amazed

I’m a pretty big Beatles fan and put some of their solo albums up side-by-side with Beatles classics (Plastic Ono Band, All Things Must Pass, RAM) but this one is too much of a trifle to be here. Demo quality tossed off songs. A few choice ones but this album barely justifies its short run time.

Not his best work.

I'm a little conflicted how to rate this. It's a bit uneven, but has lots of good ideas, almost sounds like a bunch of demos rather than a finished project. It really feels like McCartney is just pouring out every idea he can to get past a tough time, clearing house post-Beatles. It's something that probably wouldn't have been released by a new or unestablished artist, but because it's Paul he could do what he wanted. There are strong pop songs like "Every Night" and the timeless "Maybe I'm Amazed". Some songs just feel like he's testing genres without much depth (e.g. "Hot As Sun / Glasses"). The track that surprised me most was "Momma Miss America" since it's the kind of cool instrumental stuff I enjoy from a lot of contemporary bands. In all, the peaks are high, but there are skippable tracks that don't do much for me.

Back in the day I bought this album on CD solely for Maybe I'm Amazed. I think it is one of McCartney's best non-Beatles songs. The rest of the album is OK, but a lot does sound half done and lo-fi. In 1970, there were probably not many artists who could have gotten away with releasing an album that sounds like this, but I'm sure there were Beatles fans who needed a fix. Overall, I mean, come on, it's Paul McCartney, the guy is a f'ing genius, but it's just not good enough for 4.

You can tell that Paul can write the heart of songs but needs help fleshing them out. Lots of really nice ideas that don't really go anywhere, or at least don't go far enough. Felt like he was just jamming sometimes or trying things out. Okay I guess, didn't hate it, feel like he should have spent some more time turning these into actual songs though. 2.5.

Completely fine, nothing more. Must admit that I do quite like the rough sounding nature of it, does feel quite casual. I don't really see that it would be on the list had it not been written by McCartney. It's nice and short which helps 3

Fun fact I’ve got this on vinyl but I’ve never heard it. Would project exactly what I thought it would be and it was pretty good. Great guitar riffs and Paul has such a great voice at times. Fav song was Momma Miss America and every song was at least a 5-6/10. Overall I’m feeling a 7.3/10 3.6/5

This album lands somewhere in the middle for me. It definitely has a DIY, stripped-down approach, but overall, the tracks mostly hover around twos and threes out of five, with maybe a couple that come close to a four.

While the rest of the world was trying to sounds like the Beatles, solo Paul was the only one trying NOT to sounds like Paul McCartney. It makes sense: after the musical juggernaut that was the Beatles I would want to do anything else for a while too. Sans large orchestrations and mostly bare bones this album feels like he was exploring his new sounds. It s a little country (Man We Was Lonely), Oo You (a little Sgt. Peppers), a little bluesy Americana (Momma Miss America); a little CSNY (Valentine's Day/Teddy Boy). My favorite song was Every Night, though the love song Lovely Linda was quite lovely when looking at its context. This is one of those “history” albums. In truth, he could have called “Becoming Paul”.

Love me some McCartney, but this one didn't hit quite like some of his other work. Still good nonetheless. 3/5

Allora in contrario del precedente l’ultima canzone me l’ha distrutto

Catchy instrumentals, a good folk rock vibe even if the vocals sound a little derivative.

Songs 1-5 cater to an eclectic type of listener, gives me 70’s Woodstock vibes (of which I need to grow my pallet) maybe this was an introduction? 6/7- Junk and Man We Was Lonely - more my taste in what I’ve come to know and understand from McCartney. I would’ve been happy to skip the rest and the crescendo song Kreen-Akore was laughable. 4/10

-i had never actually heard of this album, i’m surprised it was in here over his more well-known solo work like Ram. -still kinda questioning its inclusion after listening, it just felt like a watered down Beatles album to my uneducated ear. still a few good songs though -Favorites are Momma Miss America and Maybe I’m Amazed

I appreciate that McCartney moved on from the Beatles as a musician, but this album was pretty mediocre. My mind leapt to where these songs were all Beatles rejects (I have no idea if true) which didn’t help my listening, other than ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ I tolerated but didn’t love anything. 2.5/5

I enjoy it, but it’s a little stagnant to me.

Maybe I'm Amazed is an all timer, but the rest of this is a mess.

Boring but my cat liked it

This style suits McCartney. Not overly memorable but an enjoyable morning listen

Maybe I’m Amazed is a great song - rest is nice but not seeing why it’s on this list

inoffensive, I actually quite liked a couple but a lot of filler

I remember this album well - Paul and John stopped writing together, and, while John wrote cutting social commentary, it seems Paul set out to prove good instrumentation can accompany simplistic, edgeless lyrics.

Other than Maybe I'm Amazed and a couple other tracks, this album is pretty lackluster and I'm not sure why it's included besides being Paul's solo debut after the Beatles when Band On The Run is far superior, and already on the list. Not necessary but Maybe I'm Amazed bumps it up a star

A bit mediocre honestly. Has a couple good tracks, but otherwise a pretty forgettable album.

I was pleasantly surprised by this one; I didn’t really care for that Wings album. That said, the last track was pretty unnecessary (noises, breathing, drums, ok, I got it) and the songs felt kind of like some stuff that didn’t make it onto a Beatles album (which is probably why I liked it), just reminding me that I still think the Beatles are best together.

This is a 2 but +1 for maybe I'm amazed

This is a nice little record, and it has one massive hit "Maybe I'm Amazed" and one underground little nugget "That Would Be Something" that was covered by the Grateful Dead among others. I do think of this as being somewhat weaker than his work with Wings on the whole, and I also think there are much stronger Beatles solo records.

Like I liked it but it was all the same??? Or was it…

Historically I get why it was included. Musically I dont. 1 great song on the album. Not one of the best 1001 albums of all time. No way he should be on here 9 times.

***An ok, easy listening album

Fine

McCartney! Guess this is the end to McCartney’s included albums. At least, the ones that I’m not already familiar with. I could have sworn that Ram was also on this list, but I guess not. I was thoroughly unimpressed by McCartney’s previous outing with Band on the Run, though in retrospect that album ain’t all bad. Bluebird is a good tune, and I’m sure there’s some other good ones in there, too. Oh, I got ahead of myself and forgot to judge things the way they oughta be judged: by the cover. I’ve always appreciated this album cover in passing. It looks sharp, and I get the impression that it bears some thematic relevance to the “familial” sound of this album. Good stuff. “Every Night” is a good time. McCartney’s vocals are at their best, and I’m always down for some acoustic guitar action. “Junk” has a great sound to it. Again, I’m a sucker for those acoustic guitars. “Momma Miss America” is solid. Big fan of the reverberating sound and silky-smooth guitars. “Singalong Junk” is another winner. I like the meditative, innocent sound of the instrumental. “Maybe I’m Amazed” is by-the-numbers Beatles fair, but is elevated by a beautiful piano performance. That last song admittedly goes on for way too long, but the first half is primo stuff. Gonna consult the book for why this is in here. “...naive template for [McCartney’s] solo career.” “...[there is] some frankly embarrassing tosh”. Okay, yet another review where the curator criticises the album they’re writing about. “wistfully undercooked”. Damn, this guy hates this thing. “...a deliberate reaction to the smooth veneers of [...] Abbey Road.” “...full of touches that both enthrall and infuriate”. The critic who wrote this is obviously split down the road, and frankly I'd agree. There are some songs that straight up suck on this album, especially during the first half. Yet, I think that’s all part of the fun. As mentioned previously, this album has a very “familial” sound to it and isn’t trying to be anything more than it needs to be. Does this belong on a “must-listen” list? Probably not, though I’m favourable to the inclusion. I liked this one.

Probably a 2.75 but I’ve rounded up to a 3, it was alright but nothing special and no real stand out tracks for me

It's cool that McCartney played all the components, and the second half of the album somewhat redeemed the first part.

Maybe slightly more enjoyable than The Beatles albums

It was nice background music.

Almost a 4 but not quite

On his first solo album, McCartney continues where he left off with the Beatles. Most of these tracks would not have been out of place on Abbey Road. Most of the time, the album chugs along nicely, but I'm missing the real heavy hitters. Only Maybe I'm Amazed has what it takes to be a classic. The album falls short of greatness, but is an enjoyable listen nonetheless. 3/5

Super patchy! But gets by on charm and an undeniable classic ('Maybe I'm Amazed').

Decent album.

Maybe I’m Amazed is a fantastic song. This album is a 3.5 if we had half ratings. As it stands, I am rounding down because I got no love from Ticketmaster when trying to get Sir Paul tickets this week.

This felt cathartic amidst all the shit that was happening at the end of the Beatles. I think it was a processing album. It was a chance to come to terms with the loss of an important part of his life for the last 10 years. Very interesting, but not necessarily enthralling.

Not a lo g album and quite experimental with a song called glasses festering him playing with ...glasses!

It will never cease to amaze me how Paul can basically fart around and write 2 or 3 absolute killer, all-time great pop tunes. This album really takes a listen or two and some context to find its groove, but there’s definitely something there. Still, there’s a lot of rough edges, and while this album may have been the only thing saving his sanity, it’s definitely a work in progress more than a cohesive album.

One good hit song and a bunch of experimentals does not make a good album

9 Tem 2025 versiyon M, Singalong Junk, Maybe I'm Amazed, Kreen- Akroore, Men We Was Lonely şarkılarını sevdi.

A decent solo effort by McCartney, not great. A little offbeat but worth a listen.

It was ok. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Middle of the road. Not very memorable the next day.

Ganska svagt album, men Maybe I'm Amazed lyfter hela skivan från 2 till 3.

Some interesting stuff in here. I particularly loved “Momma Miss America”. It’s possible that if a man named John Smith had released this album I’d have considered it for four stars, but it is impossible not to compare it to the Beatles output which makes it seem slight in comparison.

Look like a woman Dress like a lady Talk like a baby Love like a woman

This was better than I remembered. It a little self indulgent, but there's some pretty good stuff there. But the Beatles are still best together.

I'm still not a hug McCartney fan, but I like Junk/Singalong Junk and Maybe I'm Amazed enough that that I liked this record overall. 3.25/5

It's like the Beatles lite. its not terrible, but it's not the best.

Oo you Singalong junk Maybe I’m amazed

Good stuff. Clearly Paul was carrying a good amount of steam out of his time with the Beatles, and has plenty of talent and a crisp sense of his own style. Definitely has somewhat of an aura of afterglow, but I think that's unavoidable on the heels of such a massive success.

This was pleasant listening. Linda's harmonies on "Man We Was Lonely" are lovely. A couple of tracks are very reminiscent of Lennon's "Oh, My Love", which makes me wonder if they came from Beatles sessions.

Нормальный такой слак-р-ролл от чела, который заебался выпускать по три величайших альбома в истории музыки на протяжении нескольких лет. Почему бы и нет. Лучшая песня - Every Night.

Not too bad rock album, sounds the most like mid-Beatles

Enjoyable but uneven and besides Maybe I’m Amazed I don’t think I will be coming back to this much if at all.

The album was undoubtedly ahead of its time, but it feels less like an album, and more a series of half-baked ideas yet to find it a purpose.

It has a lo fi aesthetic that makes it feel like listening to a band jam in a garage. That comparison extends to the songs, which often feel a bit half baked or like he included the first take. But it's also kind of charming just hearing Paul mess around and have fun, especially on the more creative instrumental tracks. Apart from Maybe I'm Amazed (which feels very out of place), Oo You and Momma Miss America were my favourites.

Didn't really listen to this but 3 stars. I'll get to sometime

I actually like the lofi production, and there are some lovely moments in there, but it has too much filler to get more than a 3/5.

Only really liked the big hit.

Nije me baš impresioniralo

Äntligen nästan Beatles! Jovars, var väl trevligt överlag. "Maybe I'm Amazed" har jag hört många gånger och gillar skarpt.

Sounds like a collection of demos and outtakes. (Except for “Maybe I’m Amazed.”)

3.4 It's alright, but definitely missing that spark that made the Beatles what it was. I feel like too much Lennon or McCartney in isolation is grating, whereas mix then together and wow. Lennon would stop McCartney from going too far down the rabbithole of music hall nonsense, whilst McCartnet will get Lennon to stop the drug-fuelled to the extent it's unaccessible nonsense. This album contains a few good ones, but no really great hooks, far too much instrumental and a terrible closer. Still, it's good, but barely.

For some odd reason "Maybe I'm Amazed" seems out of place here, despite being the only song that was given any significant radio play.

Pas transcendant mais quelques bangers (Junk). Ça manque un peu d’âme à mon goût.

the album was fine. i think it was his first solo album and it definitely had that Beatles sound. curious how his later albums sound in comparison. definitely liked the way the album ended with the breathing sounds.

Ein entspanntes Rock-Album von 1970. Keine großen Produktions-Tricks, einfach Musik. 3/5

He still has the magical musical stardust, even on a DIY effort. Imagine what some of these songs would have sounded like with the full on Beatles production. But then again, the rough and ready allows them to stand on their own, without the strings etc. Not a bad debut. He seems like a nice fella.

I think junk and singalong junk is pretty apt. +2s in chat for Maybe I’m Amazed but it feels cut from a completely different album. Gimme more Kreen-Akrore

Meh.

I often wonder what of the first solo records from the Beatles could possibly end up on a true Beatles record following Let It Be since a lot of the late Beatles work was pretty individualistic. Yeah, Paul went full experimental with this one and the answer to my question would probably be Maybe I'm Amazed, which wouldn't do well on a Beatles record. Out of the three non-drummers, Paul falls into a rare third with this submission, but still a decent record in a historical context. 3/5

falleg lítil lög. er stundum of grimmur við svona söngvarapopp, held þetta gæti vaxið. var of grimmur við harrýson á sínum tíma. 3,5.

Good album. Different from his work with The Beatles and Wings.

very little wrong with this but my god it bores me

Paul is good

3.75

Das Album McCartney wurde überwiegend in McCartneys Heimstudio in London aufgenommen, ergänzt durch Sessions in den Morgan Studios und Abbey Road Studios. Paul McCartney, britischer Musiker und ehemaliges Mitglied der Beatles, spielte nahezu alle Instrumente selbst ein. Der Großteil des Materials entstand in einer Phase des Rückzugs nach dem Ende der Beatles. Das Album bewegt sich stilistisch zwischen Rock, Pop und akustischem Folk. Es enthält mit „Maybe I’m Amazed“ einen der bekanntesten Titel McCartneys, der sich durch seine emotionale Intensität und handwerkliche Schlichtheit auszeichnet. Weitere Stücke wie „That Would Be Something“ oder „Every Night“ geben Einblick in die introspektive Grundstimmung des Albums. Die Songs sind häufig skizzenhaft gehalten und vermitteln eine private Atmosphäre. McCartney bietet einen ungeschönten Einblick in McCartneys musikalische Arbeitsweise zu Beginn seiner Solokarriere. Die Produktion ist reduziert, das Songwriting wirkt persönlich und unmittelbar.

No strong feelings here.

j’aime pas les beatles 2.5 arrondi à la hausse parce que lui donner 2☆ doesn’t sound right

I’m an unabashed Beatles and McCartney fan, but I really prefer his work as a Beatle over his solo and Wings efforts. I purchased a used copy of this record for $7, less than ten years ago out of curiosity, and there were many copies available in the store for sale that day. When I got home and played the record, I found out why…I thought it just wasn’t very good. So when it popped up last night, I was all set to give it two stars based on my memory but after listening to it again for the first time in a long time, my judgment isn’t as harsh. Yes, there are songs here that sound like demo tape garbage, and the production is overly simple and sometimes sounds amateurish, but it is pretty remarkable that McCartney played all of the instruments, and a few of the songs are keepers. The way I feel today, it is a three star album, and I certainly understand why it is on this list.

Its fine... every adult in my life has been pretentious about the Beatles (and the surrounding acts) so maybe I was expecting more.

Ehhh! I don’t think I can give this a 4 let alone a 5. Feels like one of the first albums did by himself and I can just hear the experimentation and lack of common theme! Not my favorite but not displeasing

Not the best of McCartney, not sure that being just post-Beatles justifies how short and non-technical the songs are. Considering his impact as a member of The Beatles, I frankly expected quite a bit more adventure on these tracks, something more like Peter Gabriel post-Genesis. Instead it comes out as someone figuring they don't need to bother, it'll be successful no matter what - and it was.

This is a pleasant album with some pleasant songs here and there. Unfortunately the majority of tracks on here sound like they're unrealized sketches or Paul just noodling about. Its saving grace is that "Maybe I'm Amazed" is on this album. He doesn't get a pass just because he's Paul McCartney. Sometimes great artists release mid albums and that's okay. He's obviously released a lot of bangers over the decades. But, this just isn't one of them.

Det är ju inte Beatles direkt.

If it wasn't Paul McCartney, would I give it a 3? I don't know. Obviously the album has historical significance in that it marked the end of the Beatles and it was McCartney's first solo album. But it's average at best. Maybe a nod for Paul doing it all himself and layering and overdubbing. Still, this is not his greatest work. Except for Maybe I'm Amazed. That song is incredible and I've thought so from the first time I ever heard it. But the rest of the album? Went as quickly as it came.

Eh. Kinda half baked. Maybe I’m Amazed is great but otherwise forgettable.

relaxing

it was ight. nothing too crazy good but it wasnt a struggle to listen to

Есть знакомые интересные нотки, но в целом не интересно

Doesn’t exactly blow you out of the water but it’s pleasant.

I've never understood the Macca hype. This is a good album, it's got some interesting bluesy parts scattered about it and maybe 50 years ago thisreally was amazing - but it's mostly forgettable, no single tracks stand out and I'm not drawn to listen to it again. It's simply not for me, but it was short so I'll chuck it an extra star.

First McCartney solo album that I've listened to fully. Really good at times but never quite packs a punch. (Maybe I'm a Man attempts, but no beuno.) Holy hell is Junk amazing though. It was the only song from this album that I had heard before (and not ong ago at that) but had forgotten about it.

Proof that one great song does not an album make. 3 stars or C-.

First solo album of his I’ve listened to. Weird and experimental but I really liked it. Definitely not just a bunch of silly love songs.

This seemed exactly what it was, a guy just jamming in his house having fun. Really picked up towards the end.

who tf is paul mccartney bro 😭😂✌🏾 theres like two good songs on here idk

"McCartney" is the debut solo album by English rock musician and singer-songwriter Paul McCartney. It was recorded after a period of depression and confusion following John Lennon's private departure from the Beatles and in secrecy, using basic home recording equipment. McCartney performed the entire album alone except for some backing vocals from his wife, Linda, and overdubbed and recorded using a four-track tape recorder. Initially, the album has negative reviews for its underproduced and lo-fi quality. Commercially. It reached #1 in the US and #2 in the UK. "The Lovely Linda" opens the album. Short and sparse with acoustic guitar, bass and percussion. Dedicated to his first wife (and not the last song for that). It took until the fourth song "Every Night" to get a melody. Acoustic guitar carrying the melody in a song about having optimism despite the Beatles' imminent breakup. McCartney wrote "Junk" while he was in India. He is describing junk in his garage and life in general. "Teddy Bear" has, at this point, the standard instruments used: acoustic guitar, bass and drums. Linda on backing vocals. A song that describes the way in which a close relationship between a widow and son is destroyed by her new romantic interest. And out of nowhere, so to say, comes "Maybe I'm Amazed." A piano ballad dedicated to his wife. Emotional vocals. Two classic guitar solos. Interesting guitar slashes. One of Paul's best solo and overall songs for sure. I guess I'll state the obvious: this album is charming. Loose, random, sparse, Paul noodling around, no real structure and five instrumental songs. There are three good to great songs ("Every Night," "Teddy Bear," and "Maybe I'm Amazed") which make this album worth it for at least one listen.

Previously rated: Band on the Run (4/5) ************************** I'm a big Beatles fan, but I've never heard this album. I wasn't impressed. It sounded like a bunch of unfinished demos and instrumentals. Maybe I'm Amazed is a good song. Just average, and probably doesn't belong on the list.

Homemade Macca album. Expected to be amazed.

Nice, but most the songwriting is nothing compared to his previous work.

When I looked at the song list I wondered why I've only heard of one of these songs. After listening I can see why. This just seems like a bunch of throwaway songs except for a couple. "Maybe I'm Amazed" is of course incredible, but that and maybe "Every Night" are the only standouts.

Not up there with his best work but i did enjoy it. Best tracks Junk and Hot as Sun

Pretty low key album. I only recognized one of the songs - Baby I’m Amazed. Very stripped down mellow album.

Better than I thought it was going to be, but still unexciting. A top end 3.

Baby I'm Amazed puts a floor on how low you could rate this. I've never heard the album and was surprised how early it is. Him doing it all himself is so interesting especially where their careers all were at that time. Not a masterpiece but a worthwhile listen for sure and you can see ways he wanted to grow from this one.

I don't tend to like songs with a name being repeated in the chorus. Nice guitar, strange vocal choices. Paul really likes to get away with partially written songs. Obviously drawing a lot of inspiration from the Southern United States. Feels like a handful of rushed or partially completed songs, but the bones are decent.

Good album , not great. Baby I’m Amazed is a solid hit.

Ok

Solo McCartney is just not my thing.

It's alright. Kind of forgettable. I think I am coming to the conclusion that John Lennon is the best Beatle

3.5 Ok McCartney is my guy, my favorite Beatle, the best songwriter maybe of all time, but this is mostly him getting stuff out of his system after the breakup of his band. A lot of these songs feel more like ideas than fleshed out productions. He’s working through some stuff! The highlight is of course “Maybe I’m Amazed” which is such a powerhouse of a song, coming right at the end of the album.

6/10 Paul writes a good tune and doesn't know when to end songs. His lyrics are bare and catchy. I lovehate Paul. That comes out to a 3 in my book 3-5-2025

It really felt like a Paul McCartney experiment. Some white album stuff mixed with one classic track. Not as good as his stuff with wings, but still enjoyable.

This sounds more like a demo than a finished album, filled with song ideas rather than finished pieces. Maybe I'm Amazed is a classic (finished!) and great song. Liked Songs Added: Maybe I'm Amazed

Much respect for Paul's impact on music, culture and humanity. But I've never been all-in on his music. A few songs stand out, but mostly out of familiarity.

Want to learn all the bass lines!

Maybe I'm Amazed is a belter. I prefer McCartney II; there's your proper 'indie' weirdness.

McCartney alone just can’t compare to the Beatles as a unit. The band helps to balance things. On this album it's just too much Paul. You get the occasional gems, like “Maybe I’m Amazed,” but it’s mostly fine to forgettable. I did learn that this album was one of the originators of lo-fi rock music, but I’ve gotta say I wish McCartney hadn’t taught artists to record intentionally poor sounding music in their bedrooms.

I love listening to Paul McCartney sing. Felt like half this album was instrumental, which I could have done without.

I like the lo fi sound of McCartney recording on his own in his home. And Maybe I’m Amazed is my reaction to the song. Unfortunately for the most part, this album feels like a collection of incomplete ideas.

Maybe I’m Amazed is pretty good The rest is ok but not a lot more

3.4/5

Decent, but not anything crazy

Really, really bland. Don't understand all the glowing reviews. Felt like half the songs are just poppy noodling. Basically, it's McCartney giving prog a go because it's trendy, which is kind of a theme with McCartney's worst solo output. He's better when he isn't chasing trends. However, when Paul remembers to actually write a song, it's not bad, hence the 3 stars.

A very nice album. Says a lot about Paul McCartney’s talent. Here he is transitioning from the Beatles, not in the best state of mind, and he pulls together this credible piece of work. While not highly acclaimed it nonetheless overshadows many of the works on the 1001 list.

Little too sleepy Paul , still good

Sounds nice but a little boring. Great length. Also he has a deeper voice than I was expecting.

Least favorite Beatle

I get the whole McCartney trilogy thing about experimental music from Paul's creative mind. But... I don't know! This album always gave me the impression that it was poorly made, or made in a haphazard and careless way. I even heard someone say that this album would be the first LO-FI album in history. I think that's an exaggeration. But I get the point. Anyway, this is the album that introduced the world to the anthology "Maybe I'm Amazed", so it gets credit for that. I'm giving it 3 stars today.

Una de las cosas que más me están gustando de este challenge es que le estoy prestando atención a los discos en solitario de los Beatles. Hoy me ha tocado el primero de todos ellos, lanzado incluso antes del "Let It Be". Un álbum romántico, íntimo, grabado por McCartney en un estilo lo-fi en su propia habitación (algunos dicen que inventó el indie rock, pero es bastante debatible). Esperaba un álbum aburrido y difícil de valorar, pero me ha gustado mucho. Es de muy fácil escucha y su producción simple encaja muy bien con la cercanía que transmite. Curiosamente, el tema más conocido, "Maybe I'm Amazed", ha sido de los que menos me ha gustado. Pero la primera mitad del álbum es estupenda. Me quedo con "Junk", una oda a las baratijas de mercadillo. Lo volveré a escuchar seguro.

Fairly forgettable

It didn’t blow me away, but it’s not bad music. So far I prefer The Beatles.

This one is a bit of a mish-mash of different styles. I guess Paul was just working out what he wanted to do without the rest of the band. Overall very inconsistent. It includes the masterpiece “Maybe I’m Amazed”, then some short little ditties, a bluesy instrumental number, etc. Feels more like an insight into him just trying things out at home than an actual album.

This is #day171 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... this turned out to be better than I expected, though still not something I'd put on again soon. A fine Sunday afternoon listen. It was interesting to learn that Paul McCartney did lo-fi, especially considering it was 1970. One particular highlight for me was "Momma Miss America"—maybe one or two others. I'm giving this album a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day172.

I feel like a lot of the themes on this list are transitional albums and I guess that makes sense. Here is a moment in time when all roads led to the Beatles breakup. As far as this album. It's ok, nothing special. Fave: Maybe I'm Amazed is ok I guess.

Hmmm, if you take the name of this project literally, there's surely no good reason why you'd need to listen to this before you die. If you interpret the project as "A Crash Course in the Boomer Canon", though, I guess its inclusion makes sense! 🙄 This was an ok listen - not dreadful, but not great either. Fave tracks - uh, "Every Night" had me look up the track name, I think? And "Kreen-Akore" had monkey noises!

Super raw and low-key. Gentle but uneven. Feels like someone just messing around at home and catching some cool moments, like it was made just for fun, not for a big audience. It’s not about being perfect, just doing the thing.

Not bad

Should've just released "Maybe I'm Amazed" and left it at that

Its fine

Definitely sounded like potential Beatles song. Very intimate though, which was pretty cool.

I want to praise it because it’s it’s fucking Paul McCartney but it’s not too amazing. Instead of maybe I’m amazed that feels undeniably like a classic . But yeah I think it’s nice he released an album like this, something distant from the ways of the Beatles. Would say 3/5 for enjoyment though sorry paul

Beatle esque Good lyrics

Cool.

Album was alright. Definitely weaker than some of his other solo work. “Maybe I’m Amazed” is a good song. 3/5 Might listen again

Okay

By Beatles standards? Not very remarkable. By anyone else's standards, pretty decent, but a few duds

good one. It has junk and Maybe I'm amazed!

Good not great

I can see why the critics were divided on this one. It is very uneven and lo-fi, but I guess that is the point. Definitely influential on later lo-fi artists, but I can't help but wonder if this would be as lauded if it was anyone other than McCartney. Some really solid songs on here, but a lot of them sound unfinished. I let the album play until I was a few tracks into the demo/outtakes disc of the deluxe version and barely noticed.

This is definitely not what I'd expect for the first Paul McCartney album. Very much incomplete, sketchy, jammy and whimsical, kinda like a compilation of all the stuff that had been sitting around in his notebook since the Beatles era but was never released. Still, there are some nice tracks on there, like Man We Was Lonely and Maybe I'm Amaze, and overall the album's not that hard of a listen. 2.75/5 rounded up

Not my fave

This is ok. Some nice low-fi ditties/jams that probably wouldn't receive much attention (good or bad) if a lesser name released them. ‘Ram’ on the other hand, now THAT's an album you should hear before you die. 2.5

My least favourite Beatle and this does not really change my view. I quite like the demo/bagginess and that many tracks sound like discarded Beatles out takes.

Singalong Junk is a pleasant song. Maybe I'm Amazed is a good song too; this is a popular one I recognize and didn't know was McCartney. Pretty decent album, very Beatles-like and I was expected to be less than neutral about it.

Songs i knew: 2 Songs i liked: 2 Remember some of these tracks from Beatles Anthologys before they were well formed so great to hear them remastered. Sounds decent considering he recorded this in his house. Low 3.

Gonna do a track by track for this one, as finding something new and interesting to write about albums day after day is *hard* The Lovely Linda: Bit simpy. She’s never gonna shag you mate. Nice enough tune though. That Would Be Something: Decent little blues ditty. Like the intimate production on this album, quite different to The Beatles/George Martin sound you associate with McCartney. Even at only 2 minutes and change, this drags on a bit though. Valentine Day: Noodley instrumental track. It’s not bad, but so far this album feels like a load of b sides and offcuts. Fades out just as it seems like it’s getting going. Like my shagging. Every Night: This feels like the most Beatles-y track so far. Never a bad thing. Like the melody and there are some interesting chord changes in this. Hot as Sun/Glasses: Paul clearly wrote this on a beach holiday. Probably sat on the balcony with a can and a rollie while the missus gets ready. Another instrumental, that I think would be well serviced by having lyrics and a vocal melody. Bit of a shame. Goes a bit dissonant at the end, like he’s killed his missus after she took too long getting ready or something. We’ve all been there Paul. Junk: Lovely this. Great melody and vocals. Bit of Xylophone and contrasting background vocals at the end add a nice touch. Loved this. Could easily slot into any Beatles album and not feel out of place. Man We Was Lonely: Again, very Beatles-y. Could be off the White album. Actually sounds like John Lennon harmonising on this. Some very unnecessary electric slide guitar towards the end. Gets a bit repetitive but not a bad tune. Oo You: Proper bit of blues. Decent riffage, sounds a bit like the White Stripes. Good stuff. Momma Miss America: Another instrumental. It’s alright but a few too many of these on this album. Like that the piano sounds a bit moody and the bass line’s are cool. Like it. Teddy Boy: Bit meh, but it’s short. It’s not terrible, just a bit slight. Ted sounds like a melt. Sez. Singalong Junk: Beautiful. One of the few songs off this I recognise (though I’ve no idea where from). Yet another instrumental though. They’re all pretty good, but seems a a bit of a waste when you’re one of the greatest vocal melodicists (not sure that’s a word) of all time. Maybe I’m Amazed: Tune. Classic McCartney, and one of the few tracks where he really lets rip on this album. Like that they just go a bit wild with the electric guitar. Kreen-Akrore: Big chords, then mad monkey sounds. He was definitely breaking the grass ceiling when making this one. Starts going a bit Rat Salad with the drum solo, but in a much more boring way. Then the contrasting vocal melodies with the electric guitar sound great. This song changes every 30 seconds, but in a completely disjointed way. Now he’s breathing down my ear. Kind of this album in a microcosm, just a load of stuff thrown at the wall to see what would stick. Now a classic guitar Beatles guitar solo to finish. Overall, I enjoyed this but it’s very disjointed and felt like a b-side compilation. Like he’s just using up all the half baked ideas he had left over from The Beatles.

It's not ram, it's not as good as any of the Beatles album. It's not even the best solo Beatles album (All Things Must Pass). But it is still pretty good. Mid 3.

Would be better with Ringo.

There are so many better McCartney solo albums than this.

It's a little impressive that "The Lovely Linda" and "Maybe I'm Amazed" co-exist on the same album. I liked this overall, and I was intrigued to read that the original response included a lot of rage about it being "unfinished" - first of all, not like I'm going to notice, and second of all, not like I don't already listen to a bunch of crappy DIY music that's sometimes crappy sounding *on purpose*

It’s just okay. Nothing memorable. Listened twice and forgot it was on half way through both times.

Kevyttä rokkia. Hyviä kappaleita. Parempaa kuin Beatles. Kreen-Akrore mielenkiintoinen lopetus. Parhaat: Momma Miss America, Junk, Teddy Boy, Oo You

Um bom álbum para se ouvir. Nem parece Beatles, e parece muito um álbum onde o artista só colocou as músicas que queria. Destaque para o final do álbum: Momma Miss America, Singalong Junk, Maybe I'm Amazed e Kreen-Akrore.

Nothing crazy, but I like it more than most Beatles albums

Look. It's a shame when the album isn't as interesting as it's context. Wish I could love it, as I am a Paul fan, but the project is half-baked, bar one or two tracks. When comparing to John Lennon/Yoko Ono Band and All Things Must Pass, this is wildly below par. There is a lack of maturity or seriousness in this, and I'm sure when the other Beatles heard it, they would've been pissed.

It's alright. No standout tracks and no dross either.

Credit to "Maybe I'm Amazed" but otherwise I agree with the criticisms saying this feels rough and half-unfinished.

lots of nice melodies on songs that didn't feel particularly substantial, but maybe that's just a first listen thing. maybe i'm amazed stood out

Sounds like he got drunk and recorded this in one afternoon. Probably didn't even remember making it the next day. Not gonna lie, I fuck with it. Minus 30 points for not being the one with "Temporary Secretary" - Paul's greatest musical achievement.

I just don't get all the fuss about Sir McCartney

Dated sounding short album 2 not back tracks and the rest totally forgettable

Pretty much all of the good and the bad is right here for McCartney. At times, this album is entirely too twee and sentimental. But it’s also wildly creative virtuosic. There are a lot of half baked ideas, but a half baked idea for McCartney at this time is still inventive. The man could just sneeze out a great hook without thinking about it. Still, this barely registers as an album for me.

McCartney honestly was not really what i was expecting it to be. After listening to 3 Beatles albums so far, i was expecting Paul's solo effort to sound a lot like his work with them but my expectations were very subverted. Not only was the music a lot more experimental feeling in nature, but his voice didn't sound like what it sounded like in The Beatles and i can give this album credit for being something i didn't expect. While the first part of the album was pretty forgettable, It was when Oo You hit when i really started to find things to like about this album. This album isn't perfect but it is still one i enjoyed a decent amount. Best Song: Momma Miss America Worst Song: The Lovely Linda

Fun little pop rock album. 3.5/5

This is interesting- it helps to separate the Lennon from the McCartney in the last few albums of ramblings (Abbey, White and Let it Be). Pleasant songs- like he sat down and jammed in his loft. Nothing really special and Wings did it better.....

Definitely sounds like a work in progress. Being a big fan of The Beatles, I nevertheless enjoyed this album which also included some of The Beatles' archived tunes.

Ei huono! Tykkään tästä lo-fi -tyylistä! 3/5

McCartney halunnut varmaan pelkistyksellään erottua Beatlesistä, mutta menee musta vähän liian riisutun puolelle. 3/5

Really interesting to hear this album with its context. I agree with the contemporary reviews that said many songs sounded unfinished, but still, there's something there. The album has a distinctly Paul McCartney charm to it, and as a recording project, experimenting with instrumentation and being the first record on which Paul played everything, it is fascinating.

Ehhhhh... okay.

Three stars because Paul.

Cocky fucker thought he could just toss off some half-baked song sketches and it would still be great because he was such a genius. Got too big for your britches there Macca! Maybe those other three blokes were bringing something to the table, huh? These are perfectly fine demos, and well they should be because they were made by one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time, but they are still just demos. If he had taken these into the studio with some other talented people then they could have worked on them and maybe gotten two or three album-worthy songs out of them. But instead he just released them. How contemptuous of his audience and what a waste of his talent. Lazy and hubristic, Mr. McCartney. Lazy and hubristic.

Very pleasant listening. Not sure that any of these songs besides Maybe I'm Amazed are super great but I had fun

I enjoyed this one more then his wings debut. This one felt more personal and honest and real

Vuodessa 70 on kyllä taikaa, täähän on hyvä levy! Eikä kuulosta McCartneylta siinä mielessä, että imelyyttä ei ole kuin häivähdys. Maybe I’m amazed kuulosti melkein paikoin Lennonilta. Erittäin positiivinen yllätys, kun oltiinkin näin rock. Tosin viimeistä biisiä en tajua yhtään, se kuulostaa vain laitteiden testailulta studiossa. Plussaa myös kannesta, haluisin tän printtinä. En kuitenkaan uskalla antaa kolmosta, tuntuu ettei tää kestä toista kuuntelua.

It felt experimental and unfinished, which seemed very intentional.

I can practically feel Paul’s excitement to finally be free of the Beatles and be able to have complete musical control of a project in the songwriting structure of these tracks. It doesn’t always click for me, but still an excellently crafted album

A few solid tunes and a few weak ones. As a whole -much less than most would expect from McCartneys solo debut. But “Maybe I’m Amazed” is a def classic.

Well done on the solo recording—this feels like a sketchbook, loose and unguarded. It seems like he pushed it out a little prematurely, maybe even vindictively in the wake of the breakup; I’d probably be more into it if I were closer to the Beatles drama it’s quietly reacting to.

Pretty pleasant, Paul. I kinda liked most of the instrumental songs, as well as "Maybe I'm Amazed".

It's fine other solo stuff is better

Why has Paul McCartney always sung like a 70-year-old man

rated as respect 3 star... Äänimaisema muuttuu kokonaan wild shit.. wth!! Perud soitattelua..

3.3 1x SFO->LAX in airport

As a McCartney glazer myself, this was a nice relisten. Paul's amateurish qualities really help the album. Although some of the songs are lackluster in quality overall, you end up with a more personal and informal piece of work, which I love. Plus, when you hear the songs that do hit, it makes up for some of the mid that is on here. Top 3 Fav: Junk, Every Night, and Maybe I'm Amazed Top 3 Worst: no bad songs but their was some mid 3.50/5

El primer disco en solitario de Paul McCartney debió ser curioso escucharlo por primera vez con los Beatles tan próximos y sin saber que nunca más se reunirían. Me han gustado «Every Night» y «Maybe I'm Amazed».

Not my sort of music. But I managed to listen to the whole thing without hating it.

A wholesome and quirky collection of songs that showcases McCartney’s innate knack for writing a melody while also distancing itself a bit from the grandeur of the final Beatles albums. It’s not my favourite record of his and he has far more streamlined and impressive stuff later on, but as a kind of back to basics/soft launch of a solo career, it does exactly what it needed to do at the time

Post beatles Mccartney seems to be for the fanboys. Its decent generic pop music of the time, but doesnt really stand out.

Maybe, I'm amazed.

It was good, not great. There are a few bangers on there, but it's all alright

Ik vind dit eigenlijk best relaxed. Ome Paul die lekker wat liedjes zingt. Volgens mij heeft 'ie er wel plezier in, dus dat luistert wel lekker weg. Er is binnen een bepaald spectrum nog best wel wat variatie te vinden op dit album, waardoor het niet verveeld. Ik weet niet of ik dit legendarisch genoeg vind voor deze lijst, maar dit kan ik gerust een keer aanzetten. Als ik het in één woord zou moeten samenvatten zou ik het 'prettig' noemen, of 'oerdegelijk'. Ook hier was de 3,5 van pas gekomen. Ik kap 'm af op een 3 omdat het wel vergeetbaar is wat hier op de mat wordt gelegd. De laatste track met dat gehijg is me wat te vaag ook.

Enjoyed this far more than I thought I would

Listened to this in my partner’s car and it left no impression. Listened to it again using my speakers just to be sure and I enjoyed it way more. Maybe her car’s speakers are shit or maybe I was in a different mood, but it hit completely differently. Every Night and Maybe I’m Amazed were my favourites. Docking a point for the heavy breathing on Kreene-Akrore; that was just unnecessary and unpleasant.

Maybe I’m Amazed. Banger. Otherwise needs more John, George, and Ringo. Simpsons: Maybe I’m Amazed was used as an end credits!

This was not the iconic McCartney sound I expected. Kind of took me aback. Some good tracks on there of course, “Maybe I’m Amazed”

Paul doesn’t give a shit anymore! This album sounds like he wanted to step away from the intense production and creativity of The Beatles, and just jam out and enjoy fucking around at home. He doesn’t give a shit if the songs are half baked or could be more elegantly arranged. He doesn’t for a shit if there’s a good hook (which there are still some excellent melodies)! He’s just a guy writing songs and having fun! Is this a possible influence on layer bedroom/lo-fi-ish pop…maybe! It’s cool to hear and there are plenty of gems, but plenty of fluff and not much that really stands the rest of time. Fun and charming listen that ultimately isn’t super memorable.

Ironically, my first thought when listening to this was that there was something missing. Many songs sound like demos or outlines that needed to be filled in by other musicians, but after reading that it’s all solo McCartney finding his way through his first post-Beatles project, it became much more compelling. A very interesting listen.

The album was okay. I liked some of the experimental guitar playing and when Paul wasn’t singing. I hate the moaning or grunting shit at the end of the album. So weird that so many album do that stuff. Standouts: Valentine Day, Every Night, and Junk.

Rating: 6/10 This man really put out an album that is clearly unfinished. This "album" is more of a collection of ideas that do not go anywhere. However, these ideas are pretty damn good. Choice cut: Maybe I'm Amazed

Junk и Maybe I'm Amazed топ, остальные песни не очень помню, но наверное, похуже

Maybe I'm Amazed is just an all timer. The rest was good. Lo-fi and groovy.

This album lands somewhere in the middle for me. It definitely has a DIY, stripped-down approach, but overall, the tracks mostly hover around twos and threes out of five, with maybe a couple that come close to a four.

This was pretty good. It may be because I've heard it before, but 'Maybe I'm Amazed' is the clear standout. The whole thing is filled with good songs, but in a way that isn't really cohesive, I don't think. It may work in some contexts, but not in the pop-rock that Sir McCartney has holed himself into. Then again, I have no idea what I'm talking about.

Un album à la qualité bon enfant, on sent une liberté et une individualité, presque un manque de sérieux dans son enthousiasme. Un bon moment, mais pas un coup de cœur pour moi

I love The Beatles and all of their solo stuff mostly but this one seemed like a lot of what would have been filler on a Beatles record except maybe I’m amazed. Still quality though and maybe I’m amazed is a great song.

I’m so sorry, Paul, but this wasn’t my favorite

Super disappointing album and if you think otherwise you're just clouded by the McCartney name. I love Paul as much as the next guy but it's kind of disappointing that this was released considering how half-baked and experimental it was; I mean, there are stretches where Paul's just messing around behind the mic. I certainly respect Paul and think he's a gifted musician, but I think people should not be afraid of being critical of sub-par work. "Maybe I'm Amazed" definitely saved at the end from me labeling this as a 2 star album. 5/10.

I was vibing with it until the last track.

Album was definitely carried by Maybe I’m Amazed. His voice is incredible, but won’t be listening to this full thing again

Not only have I listened to some of Paul McCartney’s solo work before, I remember hearing “Maybe I’m Amazed” which comes from this eponymous album. The McCartney eponymous albums have a reputation for compiling songs where Paul recorded all the instruments. In this case with the first one, aside from a few harmony vocals from his then-wife Linda, Paul hashes it out on his own. I respect the hustle, and it’s quite the achievement for how many songs turned out as well as they did. The aforementioned “Maybe I’m Amazed”, “Junk” and its singalong counterpart, “Teddy Boy” and “Momma Miss America” are all great examples of the songwriting and commitment to the craft that Paul was capable of on his own. That said, it does feel like the second half of the album shines brightest, whereas the first half features some song fragments. Tracks such as “The Lovely Linda”, “Valentine Day” and “Hot Sun/Glasses” contain some great ideas that could have been fleshed out more for another minute or two. I understand Paul was very eager at the time to get his solo work out to the public, at the expense of competing with the release of Let it Be, but who knows what could have been had more time been dedicated to these few tracks. Still, I nevertheless commend the man on getting this album out and giving the public a taste of what Paul was capable of without the other Beatles involved. I can see how it achieved later recognition as one of the first big lo-fi records and how influential it was to indie music. Give it a spin.

Hmm other than maybe I’m amazed which obviously bangs, the other tracks were just pleasant background music for me. Album art is cool though

Pretty good. Weird, but not bad. You can hear The Beatles sound and influence in this album, from the Sargent Pepper era. Fun, but about the time things began to come off the rails.

I can see how this album was vilified if it was the first thing that came out when the Beatles broke up. It doesn't sound as good as later McCartney work, and a lot sounds like unpolished demos or musical ideas. However, you can still hear Macca's musical chops in the variety of styles he threw into this. 3* because the ideas that are in here are great on their own. If every song was as polished as "maybe i'm amazed", this album would be a hard 5/5. Highlights: junk, oo you, maybe im amazed

3.5, a relaxing listen though I don’t think there’s anything too breathtaking.

Cute but not precious. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

New album for me. Typical Paul McCartney songs. Several highlights, but also several parts that were quite tedious to listen to. Perhaps I should have listened to it more often, but this is not in the same league as Ram or Band on the Run.

I liked parts of this but it is overall too inhoherent.

Obviously I love The Beatles and his work there, but so much of this just feels undercooked and undeveloped. There are some gems such as Junk and Maybe I'm Amazed, but a lot of basic, forgettable songs as well.

Half the songs are amazing, the rest are rubbish. How is that even possible ?

Not Paul’s finest work, though I tend to agree with the modern re-assessments that this album was under-appreciated when it released. The scattered, unfinished nature of the album reflects Paul’s own scattered frame of mind as his life’s work disintegrated around him… or he was too lazy and/or stoned to finish the songs and accidentally created lo-fi as a genre. Either way, it’s got Maybe I’m Amazed on it. Best song: Maybe I’m Amazed

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This album has two of Paul's best songs, but much like the guy trying Kobe the cherries into the bowl on the album cover, this missed the mark for me.

meh

What I expected from ex Beatle

Mellow, chill and more folk then the Beatles. But he knows how to make catchy music that sticks with you (that is what is success). Much more pop and simple then some of his counterparts but more folky then the group.

It was cool to hear Paul’s first solo album and learn the story behind it. I’m sure it was a wild time with the Beatles breaking up. It felt a bit disjointed but it was pretty decent for being so lo-fi.

Flojo para ser sir Paul. Eso sí tiene una canción maravillosa maybe.....

Well, at least Maybe I'm Amazed is a pretty good song. Otherwise, this album is pretty unexceptional. However, he would go on to do much cooler things with Wings, so we can forgive the fact that I don't love this album 3/5

Apart from Maybe I'm Amazed, no real standout songs, but the album on the whole works out well.

What a cool little find. Paul is a musical genius, so even this 'lofi' effort is great. There is nothing brilliant but it is mostly a lot of fun.

McCartney is experimenting with American sounds, American music. It doesn't get me. It's still McCartney. Immensly talented singer and songwriter. It's also an important album in the history of music since it was solo debut of McCartney after the breakup of The Beatles. Still expected more.

Pleasant but not my favourite. I like Every night quite a lot, the rest is okay. 3.5

decent, highlight is the obvious Maybe I'm amazed. The others are standard Beatles filler fare

There’s a few great songs on here but overall it was just a decent album for me. 3.5

The ballads are ace, the rest is mehhh.

This was okay, but not really my thing.

I think of John, himself and George I definitely like his post Beatles music the least, even if he was the most successful

There are some very lovely sounds in here. I may have had my expectations too high going in on account of Paul McCartney’s stature, but I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with this one. It was like eating a sundae that had good but not great ice cream, but then just some basic fudge and a couple of obligatory nuts. I need sprinkles and cherries to be impressed.

Some amazing songs on here and some of McCartney's best but there's also a lot of filler on here that lets it down.

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My first thought of McCartney was that it was slightly unrefined, especially when compared to his music just a few years later. Upon learning the unrefined aspect was purposeful and Paul McCartney created this album from start to finish by himself, this album began making a lot more sense. A lot of the album does sound similar to some Beatles songs, which isn't a bad thing--he was one fourth of the band and a prominent songwriter! Because of his songwriter status, I found myself more drawn to the instrumental "Singalong Junk," which I believe showed McCartney's instrument prowess. Not a bad album, but I recognize that McCartney had a lot of growing musically yet to come and that's what makes this album sound unfinished. I definitely enjoyed hearing an early solo album that isn't as well known today as something like Band on the Run.

This album marks McCartney's first album as a solo/non-Beatles artist, so there's certainly a bit of history attached to this. While McCartney would become (arguably) the most famous Beatle from a non-Beatles career perspective, his first post-Beatles album was definitely not the strongest of the first post-Beatles albums (if you must know, it's George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass", and I won't be explaining myself at this time). This album may seem a little bit too simple or even unfinished, but it's a bit more impressive when you consider that Paul did ALL of the instrumentation himself. And while the album may be lacking, it has one of McCartney's most famous and heralded solo songs: Maybe I'm Amazed. This song deserves its accolades, but most of the album does not match this song's caliber. Another thing to consider is that this album is essentially the first indie rock album, as the lo-fi, "homemade" qualities are what the album is most known for and what indie artists would go on to chase. Paul would definitely go on to do much better things with his post-Beatles career, but if nothing else, this album demonstrated that he had plenty of ideas coming out the gate.

Ladies and gentlemen...the Beatle! This record is proof enough that Paul would need a little polishing to find his own sound outside of the Fab Four. Given that this record was released right after Abbey Road, I can't help but compare the two albums. Because on one hand this feels like some throw away collection of jam tracks during the Let It Be recordings, but on the other, there's not a lot of personality coming through on most of these tracks. But it's still Paul, and it's still legendary, if only for the way it was recorded (at home with shitty equipment) that would go on to inspire millions of bedroom rockers. Also I guess Maybe I'm Amazed is okay.

Very Beatles/ Paul McCartney

Maybe I'm Amazed accounts for 1 of the stars.

I don’t dislike this album, but I think the common criticism is fair - it feels like a bunch of half-baked ideas.

Can Paul McCartney make bad music? Remains to be seen. This album isn't bad at all, but there's not much from it that sticks out to me. I appreciate that he sounds a lot different than I'm used to hearing, but it's nowhere near as impressive or interesting as Band on the Run. That said, "Maybe I'm Amazed" is a classic rock staple. I wouldn't be surprised if there's another, better McCartney solo album out there. I'm just losing trust in this listmaker. Favorite tracks: That Would Be Something, Momma Miss America, Maybe I'm Amazed. Album art: Really cool art here, undeniably so. Looks like a bowl of cherries has been ransacked and spread over a marble counter strip, but behind that is just a black void. It's very striking contrast. How many times must I note that I love red/white/black combos? This one's got some color too it, not true white, but the effect is real. 3/5

This was fine, but nothing impressed me

One man's Junk is another man's... good song.

With this being Paul McCartney's solo debut album after being in the biggest band of all time, obviously expectations were astronomical. While there are glimpses here of McCartney's greatness, with the entire 13-track record clocking under 35 minutes, it doesn't provide much depth ultimately. Also, half of the songs on the album being instrumentals is not something I anticipated. With McCartney's strengths lying in his lyrics and songwriting, it was a bit of a disservice to me to have this ratio of songs with no words at all. With a lot to live up to, I believe Sir Paul falls a little flat in this initial solo venture. There are a few highlights, but this is far from the most memorable project he's been apart of. Notable Tracks: Valentine Day - first of a few cool instrumentals Every Night Oo You Maybe I'm Amazed - never heard the original version before, but it stacks up to the more famous live version

Nothing really special. Didn’t blow my socks off like wings. 3/5

This wasn’t worth breaking up the Beatles over, kinda mid:(

I haven't listened to this before. Very McCartney.

3 - It's okay, really. Some good songs, but not enough for a higher rating. I could see this getting a higher rating in the future from me, if the deep cuts that slightly piqued my interest end up growing on me, but only time will tell.

An etherial, chill album that's half instrumental, half sung. Less like an album & more like a chill jam sesh, however it works due to the album's length, being only 35 minutes, keeping the listener from getting tired of some of the more repetitive natures of the album. 'Hot As Sun/Glasses' is the standout instrumental, with the final section of the song sounding about 30 years ahead of its time. 'Junk' contains a hauntingly beautiful melody & 'Teddy Boy' showcases the best storytelling present in the album. Overall, while not a particularly strong album, the length and varied tones of the songs keeps it from being a bore.

It was fine as background noise. Did not love it, but did not hate it. Overall, not bad.

More of an archive than an album. “Maybe I’m Amazed” is the gem that resulted from this creative isolation post Beatles. Overall there’s a few glimmering moments among many incomplete ideas. But that’s the point I suppose. Throughout the album I can hear Paul trying to figure out how he can go on without the Beatles, I guess it’s like finding a sketch book of a famous artist. Most songs don’t feel complete but given the context and the timing it’s ok. It’s interesting to listen to knowing all that now but I would’ve been pretty disappointed if I spent money on this with high expectations back in 1970. I’ve always loved the album cover though.

I'm a huge Beatles fan; I can't overstate this. When I find something sacred like that, I slow down and take things very slowly; instead of buying everything I can, I get an album and give it a listen for a year or more to reel in the amount of inspiration I feel before picking up the next one, knowing there's a finite amount of material. In the solo realms, I first went to George Harrison since he seemed like he had a lot more to say than what he was allowed previously. Then I went to the true genius of John, who is still my favorite. Paul had so much material that I didn't know where to start, but I started listening to some Wings and solo stuff here and there, but never played a full album. And so here I am, happy to devote a little time to McCartney, which I'm finding is his first release of material post-Beatles. "Every Night" is the first actual song here, a bit reminiscent of "You Never Give Me Your Money." The first song I recognize is "Junk," which was presented to the Beatles during the White Album demo sessions at George's new house, and this actualized version is perfect, with the right lyrics, great jazzy chord sequence, simple arrangement, and falsetto notes. George Martin said it first, and I must agree: no one can sing like Paul. He can hit a note in most any range and sound clear as a bell or invent death metal (i.e., "Helter Skelter"). I knew "Teddy Boy" from Anthology 3 and the Let It Be sessions. I can see why the Beatles passed on this one. Of course, "Maybe I'm Amazed" is the big single here, and it's beautiful. "Baby, I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time." What a touching sentiment. Like McCartney II and III, Paul plays all of the instruments on this album. I knew he could do noise-rock lead guitar like his solo on "Taxman" but I find his more tonal bluesy lead playing surprisingly impressive. The other tracks from McCartney feel a bit like the Abbey Road medley, a collection of song ideas or jams that never quite took their own form and just thrown together. In a way, this a grandiose demo tape of what Paul would sound like without his better half. In that way, with so much public baggage behind him and so much expectation of what he'll do next, this is a pretty daring first foray, but its subversion of expectation freed up his future, allowing him to do whatever he wanted next. Play it again. . . . and what's next, Paul?

This sounded like you'd expect, the logical next step coming off of the Beatles' last work. I liked the instrumental songs, just the Idea of having some rock instrumentals interspersed there. Paul's lyrics as often as not seem kind of "filler" not having much to really say, like they really are secondary to the music. Of course there are a few silly love songs, his specialty. I love how much he loved Linda, fitting that the opener was one about her. I was surprised to read about what was happening when this was created. John had already unofficially left, so Paul used that time to make this. I think this was Paul realizing he didn't want to stop making music and him trying to figure out how to move forward on his own.

This is a relaxed stripped down sounding album. Reading some of the bio on it, it's interesting that he recorded it secretly. I am more of an early to mid era Beatles fan rather than the latter stuff like Let It Be or Abby Road, which is what this McCartney album sort of sounds like. I think somehow it went well with my sleep deprived state today. Parts of the album sound like movie scenes from a sleepy town. Some of it sounds like demos or just unfinished ideas for songs but it still worked. Paul always has such a muted/muffled bass sound compared to more out front bass players like Les Claypool or Flea. I think my favorite was 'Every Night'. It's also interesting to see what Paul is like by himself without John, George and Ringo.

The best songs were basically unused Beatles songs

After a few not so great albums in a row, it was nice to get some good music, and from a Beatle nonetheless! I was thinking this was a no-doubt four, but then Kreen-Akrore came on and the doubts came in. There’s a timeless classic in Maybe I’m Amazed and another personal favorite in Every Night, but I don’t think that’s enough to solidify that four rating. And I gotta say, it is really impressive that McCartney recorded it all himself.

Has its moments

Classic

3 ok album but Paul should do better

A couple of years ago, I did a complete listen of the entire Beatles solo material. I started with Ringo’s first album, “The Sentimental Journey,” and worked my way through the entire solo catalogue in chronological release order, alternating between different Beatles as they released their albums. This album was the second one I listened to. Below is what I wrote at the time: “It's good. Some of the songs are too short/feel unfinished. For an album Paul was desperate to release on time, it really feels like he could've put a little more time into it. "Maybe I'm Amazed" is clearly the standout track and I don't think anybody would say otherwise. The fact that he and Linda recorded this album themselves is very impressive, but overall it just mostly falls kinda flat. It mostly doesn't carry that McCartney "Granny music" feel here much, which is nice as that's what I expected. It isn't too cutesy, or obnoxious or anything. It's just ok. It feels like a lot of songs that wouldn't have made it on a Beatles album as they were and also "Maybe I'm Amazed." Looking forward to hearing what "Ram" is like, and hoping it sounds more complete and interesting. This whole thing feels more like a thought experiment - "Can I make a good album all on my own?" The answer was "almost."” I rather like what I wrote and I’ll stand by it here. I’ve heard Beatles and McCartney fans fawn over “Junk” but I do not get it. Sure the chord progression and melody are interesting but that’s where it ends for me. This is one of Paul’s worst good albums and I am surprised it’s on here. But the author of the book clearly had an affinity for debut albums of English musicians. Overall this is fine and I liked it a little more than before but not much. Two and a half stars, rounded to 3 because Paul. Standout tracks: That Would be Something, Oo You, Mamma Miss America, Maybe I’m Amazed